Clockstoppers (2002)

A teenager accidentally activates a machine that enables him to speed up his body so that other people seem to be standing still.

Director:

Jonathan Frakes

Writers:

Rob Hedden (story), Andy Hedden (story)

Stars:

Jesse Bradford, French Stewart, Paula Garcés

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jesse Bradford	...	Zak Gibbs
French Stewart	...	Dr. Earl Dopler
Paula Garcés	...	Francesca
Michael Biehn	...	Henry Gates
Robin Thomas	...	Dr. Gibbs
Garikayi Mutambirwa	...	Meeker
Julia Sweeney	...	Jenny Gibbs
Lindze Letherman	...	Kelly Gibbs
Jason George	...	Richard (as Jason Winston George)
Linda Kim	...	Jay
Ken Jenkins	...	NSA Agent Moore
Esperanza Catubig	...	Ticket Agent
Jennifer Manley	...	Security Officer
Scott Thomson	...	Tourist Dad
Deborah Rawlings	...	Tourist Mom

Storyline

Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been finding a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch amidst his father's various inventions and slips it on, something very strange happens. The world around him seemingly comes to a stop; giving the effect that everyone has come to a stop. Zak quickly learns how to manipulate the device, and he and his quick-witted, beautiful new friend, Francesca, have some real fun. What they soon realize, though, is they are not alone in hypertime.

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Plot Keywords:

wristwatch | laboratory | fast motion scene | high school | on the run | 

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Taglines:

Freeze the future

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action violence and mild language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ajanpysäyttäjät

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,108,333, 31 March 2002

Gross USA:

$36,989,956

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$38,793,283

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Valhalla Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Biehn who plays Henry Gates, starred in Timebomb (1991) where he plays a watchmaker.

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Goofs

When Zak comes up with the plan of slamming the stool against the door so that Gates would put up the shutters so as to hide their activities from Gates, there is no reason or explanation as to how Zak knew about the shutters.

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Quotes

Franceseca: [immediately after all the excitement] So, what do you have in mind for our next date?

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are made up of wristwatch components.

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Alternate Versions

Although the cinema version was intact the UK DVD was cut by 4 secs by the BBFC to remove a 'potentially dangerous imitable technique' (an aerosol can being punctured with a knife) for a PG rating.

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Connections

Referenced in The Polar Express (2004)

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Soundtracks

All News
Written & Performed by Shiny Dime
Courtesy of The Hollywood Edge Music Library

User Reviews

For kids

This is a fun movie for kids, I went with 7 - 8 year old kids, they loved it : with them around, it interesting, otherwise, don't go with adults, they'll find it kinda stupid.

By the way, it's paradoxal to see a movie based on a plot very close to an old Star Trek episode ("Wink of an eye") directed by Jonathan Frakes...!